Basics
To select JSON View, use the drop-down list on the top-right of the Result tab:
Format JSON Data
Click the settings icon to the right of the drop-down list where you selected JSON View and choose your desired formatting option: MongoDB Shell Format, Legacy Mongo Shell Format, Simple Format, Mongoexport Format, and Pure, without MongoDB types.
Edit JSON data
To edit a document (for example, field name or value) while in JSON View:
- Button – Click on the Edit button in the toolbar.
- Right-click anywhere in the Result Tab and choose Document > Edit Document (JSON).
- Shortcut – Press Ctrl + J (⌘+ J) to edit the document.
This will open the Document JSON Editor dialog.
Make the desired changes and click Update.
Validate JSON data
JSON View has a built-in validation mechanism which ensures edits are correct.
To validate edits, click Validate. The JSON Validation dialog will flag any errors in the query.
